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GJ06 VZL

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,325 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,325 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 130,171 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has only just passed brake test

Fail 7 May 2019 130,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working o/s/f & n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r & n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has only just passed brake test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 107,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2017 107,075 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front o/s tyre worn outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,081 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear n/s brake sight sticking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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GJ06 VZL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ06 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ06 VZL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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